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What does the esophagus connect the pharynx to?
it connects to the stomach
Does the esophagus lies beneath the pharnx?
The esophagus is distal to and inferior to the pharynx. The pharynx is proximal and superior to the esophagus.
What connects the pharynx to stomach?
The pharynx is connected to the stomach by the esophagus. The esophagus is a muscular tube in which food passes from the pharynx to the stomach (Here's a fact: The esophagus is usually about 25-30cm long).
What are the structures joining the pharynx to the stomach?
esophagus
What organ is the esophagus attached in pigs?
In all vertebrates (including but not limited to pigs and humans) it connect to the stomach via the pharynx.
Does the esophagus of an earthworm lie beneath the pharynx?
Yes, the esophagus of an earthworm lies beneath the pharynx. The esophagus is the part of the digestive system that connects the pharynx to the crop, where the initial stages of digestion take place in an earthworm.
What connects the esophagus and trachea?
pharynx
Does food pass through the pharynx?
Food does pass through the pharynx before it goes into the esophagus and on to the stomach.
Which pharynx is continuous with the esophagus?
The oropharynx is the part of the pharynx that is continuous with the esophagus. Food and liquids pass from the mouth through the oropharynx into the esophagus for digestion and absorption in the digestive system.
What is the purposes of the pharynx?
The pharynx is the scientific term for the throat. The pharynx is a passageway from the mouth and nose to the esophagus and larynx.
What is the Pharynx role in digestion?
The Pharynx provides a passage from the mouth to the esophagus and larynx. This opening allows swallowed substances into the esophagus yes yes.
What is the pharynx?
The pharynx is the section of the throat between the skull and the esophagus that propels food when swallowed into the esophagus. The epiglottis at the bottom of the pharynx pivots to send food to the esophagus or air into the lungs by way of the voice box (larynx).
